Good morning, State College.

Penn State THON announced that THON Weekend 2027 will run Feb.

19-21 at the Bryce Jordan Center on University Park campus. The 46-hour dance marathon engages over 16,500 student volunteers each year to support Four Diamonds.

Centre County will celebrate Fourth of July with events across the region: on July 2, Palmer Museum of Art hosts community day with art walks and talks; on July 3, Julian and Bellefonte stage parades and fireworks; and on July 4, State College holds a 4k run, parade and fireworks.

The Palmer Museum of Art is marking America's 250th with its first open-call juried exhibition, featuring 59 artworks (selected from nearly 300 entries) that will run until Nov.

29; free community events, including 250 Community Day on July 2, will be held at the museum.

The Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra named Brooke Greybush (an experienced arts leader with over 20 years in nonprofit management) as executive director today in State College.

She will oversee operations, fundraising and marketing to enhance musical performances and educational opportunities across the community.

A team of Penn State researchers is developing a web tool called the VOLT Nexus Model—designed to predict workforce gaps for keeping the electric grid running amid aging infrastructure and climate challenges.

They received a $1 million award and will launch training programs to prepare new energy workers.

Michele Dunleavy, a dance professor (since 2004), was named associate dean for access and equity in the College of Arts and Architecture and will start on July 1, taking over from Folayemi Wilson, who returns to teaching.

Penn State’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research will reorganize effective July 1 to strengthen research commercialization and community projects at University Park.

The new structure splits programs into Research Ventures and an expanded Office of Entrepreneurship (adding a statewide outreach role) to boost local innovation.

Penn State University Press (PSUP) unveiled its fall/winter catalog featuring new titles in art history, religious studies, rhetoric, sensory studies, and medieval studies.

The catalog includes scholarly and general interest works, with releases planned for the upcoming season.

Centre County Coroner Scott A.

Sayers has served 30 years while handling cases rising from 434 in 1998 to 895 and plans to seek an eighth term next year. The county will host the Pennsylvania State Coroners Association meeting (Sept. 20 to 26) at Wyndham Garden State College in Boalsburg.

Bernadette Melnyk, a nurse scientist tied to the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing (her work spans over a decade), has been named a 'Living Legend' by the American Academy of Nursing and will be honored at its Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. in October.

Penn State’s cornerback room preview shows veteran Audavion Collins returns and breakout candidate Daryus Dixson is likely to secure a starting role, while Zion Tracy and Kenny Woseley add depth.

Coach Matt Campbell praised the players as the team prepares for the fall season.

Penn State football is preparing for the 2026 season as coach Terry Smith refines a defense led by returning star Zion Tracy and Daryus Dixson amid a shifting cornerback lineup.

The team expects players to take on multiple roles in the evolving system.

Penn State ended its 33-year Nike deal at midnight Tuesday and will start a 10-year adidas partnership Wednesday, July 1, as the contract brings cash, product and NIL support for the athletics program.

The campus bookstore will reopen in July (rebranded under the new deal) with updated signage and merchandise.

Former JMU infielder Cali Legzdin (a Second Team All-Sun Belt honoree) has transferred to Penn State softball to boost the team's performance.

The Beaver Falls native will join utility player Brooke Klosowicz as the team works to turn the season around.

Anna Pearl Belinda Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Titan Hollow — Free entry — Celebrate the weekend of the 4th with local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl Belinda performing live.

The Fretliners Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with The Fretliners in a vibrant venue.

Central Pennsylvania Festival for the Arts

Jul 8-12 — Downtown State College Improvement District — Free entry — Celebrate art, music, and community at one of the nation's top-ranked art fairs.

Anna Pearl Belinda

5-6 p.m. — Willard Building — Free entry — Experience the soaring vocals and storytelling of local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl as she records her debut album.

Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance

7-9 p.m. — Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation — Free entry — Experience a captivating solo performance by Anna Pearl, a local singer-songwriter from State College.

Craig Finn & Patterson Hood Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of storytelling through music with acclaimed artists Craig Finn and Patterson Hood.